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CCP karkur
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Posted - 2015.01.29 19:30:21 -
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Hey all,
In 2013, a few of us CCPers and players went together on a small ski trip at the local ski area. We had a blast even though the weather was not kind to us. We want to do this again, and wanted to check the interest.
We'd just keep the same format as in 2013, keep it unofficial and basically just a group of people going skiing/snowboarding together and having a good time.
Most of what I wrote in the 2013 thread still applies, although the dates are different, and the prices for pass and rental are 200ISK higher.
This point still very much applies: "The ski area is often closed due to wind, so we always just hope for the best, donGÇÖt get too disappointed if it will be closed"
The idea is to leave Reykjav+¡k around 1pm and arrive at the ski area about the time it opens (2pm) but I'm not sure which date works better, Tuesday (17th) or Wednesday (18th).
If you are interested in joining, please reply and say which date would suit you bettter, keeping in mind the player vs dev soccer match is on the 17th at 8pm and the Goldern Circle tour will be on the 18th (as far as I know).
We'll probably not be able to pick at that works for everyone, but having this info will at least help us make a somewhat informed decision 
(we should be able to make it back in time for the soccer match if we were to pick Tuesday, but would maybe be a bit tired during the game)
I'll update this post when we have more details decided
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Posted - 2015.01.29 19:39:04 -
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post reserved for something
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Posted - 2015.02.02 19:42:30 -
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Shimozu Shinta wrote:Hate to do this, but I think I'll had to pass on this. :( Combination of time, funds, equipment, experience, etc. I do hope everyone who goes enjoys the trip, though!
We'd loved to have you go with us, but Fanfest time is busy and lot stuff going on so it's totally understandable that people can't participate in everything
I just worry about who will now validate the things I say 
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Posted - 2015.02.04 17:13:37 -
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Just so we are clear, this is not an official event so there is no "transport" to the location.
People will have to organize and rent a car together, but we seem to have plenty of people so I don't think that should be a problem :)
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Posted - 2015.02.05 01:49:57 -
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Equto wrote:Im sure I could hitch a ride with someone. Honestly im a little surprised its not "official" just for the fact that ccp could record damning video of pilots attempting to ski Yeah, we can start making plans for that when it gets closer to Fanfest
It could be kind of tricky to have this as an official event because you never know what the weather will be like and if the ski area will be open. It's just an idea I got 2 years ago so I just asked people to join me on the slopes and have fun together
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Posted - 2015.02.05 01:55:34 -
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Equto wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Equto wrote:Im sure I could hitch a ride with someone. Honestly im a little surprised its not "official" just for the fact that ccp could record damning video of pilots attempting to ski Yeah, we can start making plans for that when it gets closer to Fanfest It could be kind of tricky to have this as an official event because you never know what the weather will be like and if the ski area will be open. It's just an idea I got 2 years ago so I just asked people to join me on the slopes and have fun together Never skied before however I plan to bring my gopro so at least my friends and family can have blackmail later. Anything I should plan on bringing? I think it should be covered in the forums post from 2013 (which I linked in the first post)
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Posted - 2015.02.05 20:35:49 -
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Sir Substance wrote:Equto wrote:
Never skied before however I plan to bring my gopro so at least my friends and family can have blackmail later. Anything I should plan on bringing?
For anyone who is interested, it's worth knowing that in 2013 I could not find anyone in Reykjavik or at the slopes who would hire out ski clothing. Boots, goggles and ski's are all available for hire, but no one seemed to hire ski pants, jackets or gloves, you're expected to bring your own, so if you're coming from somewhere where it never snows either find someone ahead of time who can lend you snow proof gear or budget approx $AU700 to buy the gear in Reykjavik. If you know of someone who will rent this gear please let me know! I asked around and was told about this place: Gangleri Outfitter... looks like you can rent this stuff from there.
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Posted - 2015.02.06 17:03:40 -
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Would people be interested in paying a small fee to get a bus there?
I have not contacted any bus companies to check what they can offer, but if people are interested I could do that.
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Posted - 2015.02.28 18:58:14 -
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Yes, let's go for Wednesday... seems like that suits more people, but unfortunately not all.
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Posted - 2015.03.06 19:10:04 -
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I've updated the first post... please read it and confirm below if you are joining :)
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Posted - 2015.03.11 00:31:46 -
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Kivena wrote:Do you know if the ski area hires snowblades? Also called skiboards or skiblades; the very short (=<1m) skis.
I don't think they have them, sorry 
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Posted - 2015.03.11 16:31:36 -
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So much snow there right now 
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Posted - 2015.03.14 21:09:14 -
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Namyri'el wrote:I am so all over this! I just need to track down my ski gear - depending on whether I left it with someone else, I may or may not be able to attend, but I am going to try!
You could also rent up there
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Posted - 2015.03.15 00:24:44 -
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Elizabeth Norn wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Namyri'el wrote:I am so all over this! I just need to track down my ski gear - depending on whether I left it with someone else, I may or may not be able to attend, but I am going to try! You could also rent up there You still want to go with those winds? 
It's looking pretty good for Wednesday, but of course things can change.
If it's too windy it will be closed anyways and we'll cancel the trip.
I just hope the equipment up there didn't break in the storm.
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Posted - 2015.03.16 12:55:14 -
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Equto wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Elizabeth Norn wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Namyri'el wrote:I am so all over this! I just need to track down my ski gear - depending on whether I left it with someone else, I may or may not be able to attend, but I am going to try! You could also rent up there You still want to go with those winds? It's looking pretty good for Wednesday, but of course things can change. If it's too windy it will be closed anyways and we'll cancel the trip. I just hope the equipment up there didn't break in the storm. How are we going to pay for the bus? Would card work or do you need cash ? This is like the only time you need cash  I'll take care of paying the bus and you'll pay me and I don't have a card reader.... lame, I know
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Posted - 2015.03.16 16:16:28 -
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Namyri'el wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Namyri'el wrote:I am so all over this! I just need to track down my ski gear - depending on whether I left it with someone else, I may or may not be able to attend, but I am going to try! You could also rent up there Fair enough - I didn't see the post about renting snow gear. Either way, I found my gear. Ya'll are going to get to see me faceplant, dive, roll, and otherwise enjoy my way down the mountain any way but on my feet. When will we know when and where we're all meeting up? Also - how crazy of a place is it? I've never run with a helmet, but is that a really dumb idea here? I've only ever hit slopes in the northeastern US. I've updated the second post with info. It's a tiny ski area, but I always use a helmet.
I think it's a bit silly to snowboard without a helmet, but I guess falling on skis is less common.
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Posted - 2015.03.16 23:05:15 -
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Namyri'el wrote:CCP karkur wrote:I've updated the second post with info. It's a tiny ski area, but I always use a helmet.
I think it's a bit silly to snowboard without a helmet, but I guess falling on skis is less common. yeeaahGǪ I'm a boarder. And I agree, it's a bit sillyGǪ I should get a helmet, but I haven't been riding enough lately to merit the purchase. After Equto's post, I'll see what kind of thing I can swing out here. See if I can finally find one.
I don't have you on my list of "confirmed"... should I add you?
I can loan someone a helmet, but tbh, if we have someone going who has never snowboarded in their life, I'd rather lend it to them, because they really need it.
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Posted - 2015.03.17 09:31:40 -
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keacte wrote:right... flight gets in at kef at 1045, so if I can get from kef to my hotel near hallgrimskirka, checked in and changed and out to CCPs offices for 1pm, count me in - I will update tomorrow as soon as I am 100%. Gÿå
thx for organising this! Gÿå
I assume the slopes are ok for someone who has done a weeks skiing before?
Ok :)
And yes, you should be fine :)
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Posted - 2015.03.17 12:07:45 -
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Silas Sanyasi wrote:CCP karkur wrote:Hey all,
Edit 3:
Updated the post with more details. We have now arranged for a bus to take us there.
Hey saw your Tweet Schlummor and myself land at Kef 11:55 so we are very unlikely to make it to Reykjavik in time for the bus. We would still like to join but we will have sort out our own transport directly from the airport. Working on that as well as sourcing some ski attire currently... :P Not 100% sure we will make it but hoping things work out.
Ok... so we won't expect you on the bus, but hopefully you can make it
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Posted - 2015.03.17 13:47:12 -
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keacte wrote:@CCP_karkur - myself, silas and chlummor are now car hiring from kef to the slopes, so wont need bus tranportation.
what time do the slopes / area actually shut, as I need to be in central rek to pickup a northern lights tour from 21:00. (appreciate it says 21:00 on OP, but with regards to the hire shop - when do they shut?)
very exvited! Gÿå
awesome! :)
It closes at 21, and I believe the rental also closes then, but we (the bus) will leave around 6pm... that should be plenty of time, but you could of course keep going since you have a car.
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Posted - 2015.03.18 09:32:03 -
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I have some bad news... the wind is not being nice to us (not the first time this week it's causing me trouble :P) and currently the ski area is closed. They'll have more news around noon, but it doesn't look good and I think it's likely that we have to cancel the whole thing :(
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Posted - 2015.03.18 12:22:15 -
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Sadly the ski trip has been cancelled :(
I'm really sorry about that, the wind forecast was looking so good 2 days ago, but now it's really windy up there and they won't open the mountain today.
But thanks all for almost going, it was almost a lot of fun!
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